The Best MFi Lightning Cables for Your Apple Devices

These days, Apple's Lightning cable will charge not only your iPhone, iPad, and iPod, but also the tech giant's latest wireless accessories. Check out the best third-party options that deserve your attention.

When shopping for a third-party Lightning cable for your Apple gadgets, always make sure that it has MFi certification. The latter stands for "Made for iPod, Made for iPhone, and Made for iPad," and means that Apple has ensured that the accessories comply with its specific guidelines. Cables without Apple MFi certification are sometimes cheaper, but can be dangerous for you and your devices. Because of their poor circuitry, they can damage your Apple tech or (in a worst-case scenario) even cause a fire.

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AmazonBasics Lightning to USB Cable

This cable is available in various lengths that range from 4 inches to 6 feet. Like all accessories made by the retail giant, the cable has solid build quality, backed by a one-year warranty. Buyers can grab the accessory in black or white.

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LifeStar Handcrafted Designer Cable

Fashion-conscious Apple users in search of a Lightning cable should have this Lifestar offering on top of their list. Measuring 3 feet in length, the tangle-free cable is wrapped in cool materials that include denim and leather in various colors. LifeStar backs the cable with a sweet lifetime warranty.

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Aukey Nylon-Braided Lightning to USB Cable

This Lightning cable is nylon-braided, so it won't tangle. Keenly priced and nice-looking, the cable measures a rather standard 4 feet in length, and is available in a trio of cool colors. Aukey sells the accessory with a 24-month warranty.

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StarTech.com Angled Lightning to USB Cable

This StarTech.com cable has an angled Lightning connector, which makes it handy for charing Apple devices in landscape mode. There are two length variants to choose from — 6 feet and 3 feet. The cable is backed by a two-year warranty.

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Anker PowerLine Cable

At 6 feet long, this offering provides more versatility than a standard iPhone cable. It features durable kevlar fiber in its construction, and comes in five colors — white, black, red, blue, and gray. The cable has an 18-month warranty.

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Anker Nylon Braided USB Cable

Another solid pick from Anker, this nylon-braided USB cable is available in the exact same color options as the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, so buyers can match it perfectly with their device. The cable measures 6 feet in length and, like all Anker products, comes with an 18-month warranty.

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TYLT FLYP-DUO

The TYLT FLYP -DUO is a highly versatile option, as it features a removable Lightning connector that sits on top of a micro-USB plug. The latter will allow users to charge or sync a host of other tech, including Android phones and tablets, wireless headphones, and battery packs, among others. The cable measures almost 40 inches in length, and comes in four eye-catching colors.